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Nehir Solmaz In recent times, pinpointing greenwashing has become increasingly challenging. As you walk down Grafton Street with your no-straw mug and reusable tote bag, your perceptions are shaped by subtle messages, leading you to trust companies that give out false promises. Without even realising it your perceptions are shaped by these messages, leading you…
Mariia Kashirina The COVID-19 pandemic has irreversibly transformed the way we work. What was once considered a rare privilege has rapidly become the norm—more than 80% of organisations worldwide have now adopted remote or hybrid working models according to Deloitte UK. This shift has brought undeniable advantages: convenience, flexible schedules, the elimination of daily commutes,…
Connor Leonard, Rachel Ranjith & Zara Pribicevic Artificial intelligence has evolved into more than a mere scientific advancement; it has transformed into a competitive arena for efficiency and worldwide dominance. Central to this evolution is ChatGPT, previously the preeminent leader in conversational AI, now confronted by a significant rival: DeepSeek. With its efficiency-driven approach and…
Rachel Ranjith In a rapidly evolving digital world, the advent of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and decentralised finance is reshaping the global financial landscape. These technologies aim to decentralise power, with the intent of promising financial inclusion and accessibility, challenging traditional banking norms. Yet, they also raise pressing questions about security, scalability and sustainability, especially as…
Sean Smith If you’ve been pondering why some of your fellow coursemates’ five o’clock shadows have persisted past the hours of dawn, fear not; Movember is in full swing. As we close out the month of November, you may have noticed many different initiatives around the college community to raise funds for men’s health. Between…
Ayesha Ahmed In classic style, Boston Consulting Group released a new matrix about the readiness levels of world economies towards artificial intelligence. The report was titled The AI Maturity Matrix, and it provides a comprehensive analysis of 73 global economies to evaluate their readiness and exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) disruption. The report outlines the…
Jessica Weld The Irish Stock Exchange (ISE) has a deeply enriched history dating back to the late 1700s. City Hall on Dame Street used to be known as the Royal Exchange, a place where local merchants traded their goods. The ISE was acquired by the European stock exchange consortium Euronext in 2018, earning the formal…
Sean Gleeson In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has completely transformed our way of living, from how we learn to how we work. AI has been especially attractive to students; stressing over a convincing email for an assignment extension or thinking of a new business idea for a social innovation class has now become automated.…
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